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MJ05 VJP

2005 Citroen C4

Silver Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,368 mi
Last recorded71,368 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Citroen C465,246 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 VJP
MakeCitroen
ModelC4
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 71,368 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 71,358 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 71,357 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front position lamp(s) not working Both (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 67,057 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 63,072 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 63,072 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,199 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 54,897 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 54,897 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 47,497 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,894 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Oct 2008 26,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 26,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 16,357 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Citroen C4?

Based on 3,110,282 MOT tests across 237,183 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
7,034
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
237,183
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 68,682
Stop lamp not working 57,397
position lamp(s) not working 51,823
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 46,041
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 39,505
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MJ05 VJP is a 2005 Citroen C4 in Silver with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 65,246 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 68,682 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ05 VJP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C4 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MJ05 VJP registered?

MJ05 VJP is a 2005 Citroen C4, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 VJP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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